husband, he picked it up [farming]

Chaoyan's guess was right, the matter of Qiao Song and Li Huiyuan soon made new progress.

The Qiao family probably wanted to strike while the iron was hot to settle the person down as soon as possible. Two days after Fang Mu came back from the county, Qiao Song came to announce the good news.

There are many things about getting married.

Before the engagement, there was a marriage proposal. The two of them followed the three books and six rituals, which was much more complicated than Fang Mu and Chaoyan.

However, their situation is also different. Both Qiao Song and Li Huiyuan have parents who work hard for them.

Unlike Fang Mu and Chao Yan, they only have each other.

But it's all good.

Fang Mu sincerely wished them well.

Qiao Song had to propose marriage to Li Huiyuan tomorrow, and the reason why he appeared at Fang Mu's house today was because he was a little nervous.

Fang Mu didn't take this step, so he didn't know why he was so nervous. If he was nervous, he was only nervous once on the wedding night.

Fang Mu knew that he always went to Xishui Village recently, and he was afraid that he would come looking for him, so he came back for lunch at noon, otherwise he and Chaoyan would still be cutting wood for the pig house on the mountain.

The two had just returned from the mountains, Chaoyan was cooking, and Qiao Song came to the door by himself.

Fang Mu poured him a cup of tea and asked him: "Tomorrow, when will the engagement banquet be held?"

"Twenty next month."

With less than a month left, I don't know if I can make it back in time for this trip.

Qiao Song was obviously aware of this problem, and said first: "If this trip is far away, I will have to give up."

Fang Mu hummed.

Chaoyan heard it and asked him: "Is the date of marriage fixed?"

Qiao Song replied: "Yuan Yuan's family wants to keep him for one more year, and we can talk about it next year." This matter was also discussed by the two parents, and even asked the parties involved.

Naturally, Li Huiyuan didn't want to get married so early. If he could, he wanted to wait until eighteen, but the Qiao family would not agree.

After all, Qiao Song will be twenty after the new year.

Twenty and crown, at this age in Qingyuan Town, he is the father of the child.

From Li Huiyuan's point of view, Fang Mu understood: "Huiyuan is only sixteen this year, so there is really no rush."

The man who was really in a hurry was sitting opposite him.

Maybe it's the way of heaven and reincarnation. Qiao Song, who is looking at others, procrastinates as long as he can, under the banner of getting married only if he likes it, but once he falls on Li Huiyuan, he can't wait to bring that little white rabbit back to his nest tomorrow. .

Qiao Song was enlightened by Fang Mu, and he really didn't want to lose face in front of him: "You can wait for the marriage, even now I have to sneak around to find him."

Chao Yan smiled and said, "It will be fine after getting engaged."

"Oh." Qiao Song sighed.

This stupid big man can be considered to understand what love is sad.

Chaoyan made fried rice at noon, because Fang Mu wanted to eat it, but when he cooked in the morning, he only prepared two portions, but now that Qiao Song was here, he had to give him a bowl, so Chaoyan took his own He allocated half of the share to Qiao Song, but Fang Mu still didn't move. He walked over with the hot fried rice and gave it to Qiao Song first: "I didn't know you came, so the rice was cooked less, don't mind."

Qiao Song is not such an ignorant person. The reason why he came at noon was because Fang Mu was not at home during the rest of the time, so he had no choice but to take their rations: "No, no, I'll be back in a while."

Fang Mu said: "Eat something."

Qiao Song didn't dare to eat, not because he was being polite, but because he was not enough to eat Chaoyan, and he had to do heavy work, so he stood up straight away, and Fang Mu said, "I'll go back first, and I'll come to you tomorrow."

Fang Mu asked him: "You mention your relatives, what do you want me for?"

Qiao Song said, "I'm happy."

"..." Okay, that's a good reason indeed.

Qiao Song waved his hand, indicating that they don't need to send them off, pushed the stool, turned around and walked out of the room in one go.

Fang Mu poured two bowls of fried rice together and asked Chao Yan to bring the other bowl.

Chao Yan went to bring it over and sat down beside him, and said, "Do you have someone to choose as the master who digs the foundation?"

Fang Mu poured him a cup of tea and said, "There is a master in the clan. I will go to him someday to ask the price."

"Ah."

The good things of Qiao Song and Li Huiyuan are coming soon, and they also have to live.

There are still many things to do to build a pig house and raise piglets.

Although busy, the two enjoyed it.

It is their common wish to see this family getting better little by little.

...................

They don't know how much wood is needed to build a pig house, but they have prepared more than 20 fir trees of different sizes.

As the first choice of building materials, fir and pine have their own advantages, and fir is generally chosen for beams, doors and windows.

Fang Mu and Chaoyan worked hard for five whole days before getting everything ready.

On the sixth day, Fang Mu, who had rested, went to the village to find the same master who built the house.

And Qiao Song's marriage proposal to Li Huiyuan was a foregone conclusion, and for a while the two of them were in the limelight in the village.

The son of the swineherd in the town took a fancy to Li Huiyuan, and he was envious of others just by the gift money and eight gifts for proposing marriage.

This matter was still being discussed until Fang Mu entered the village.

Fang Mu didn't ask on purpose, he just listened to the women in the village chatting while passing by.

Fang Mu went to the master to explain his purpose.

The master said clearly: "The price depends on the size. How big are you going to build?"

"It's five feet long and nine feet wide."

"Who provides the materials?"

"The mud bricks and timbers are ready."

"That's not expensive, just over one or two."

Fang Mu asked him again: "Then when are you free?"

The master smiled and said, "Have your mud bricks dried out? Have you planed the wood?"

Fang Mu shook his head.

The master didn't blame him for being a layman: "I'll plan the wood first, but it's a different price."

"How many?"

"My family, I don't charge you, it's within [-] yuan." The master can know how much material is needed from the size of the house, so he dared to make such a clear quotation.

Fang Mu nodded: "Okay."

"You go back first, I will come later."

Fang Mu discussed with him not to stay longer, but went to Fang Lin's house before going home.

At noon, Fang Lin was at home.

With the advent of autumn, the temperature plummets, and autumn seems more comfortable than working in the scorching heat of summer.

When Fang Mu met Fang Lin, he said directly: "Brother, I asked my uncle to help build the pig house, but I guess I have to go out in the next two days, and I don't have time to wait for him to start work. If you have time, come to my place to help." .”

Fang Lin agreed straight away: "Okay."

This is the first time Fang Mu has entered the village after returning from his business trip, and he has not told Fang Lin about Li Yao's return. Although there is no need to tell Fang Lin about these things, Fang Mu still revealed to him: " I may not go to the business again after these two months, and then I will find a job in the county."

When Fang Lin heard this, not only did he not stop him, but he was overjoyed: "That's a good thing, I didn't worry about you going out to do business, it's best if you come back."

His concern has never been mixed with other elements, so Fang Mu was a little moved when he heard this: "Thank you brother."

Fang Lin couldn't see him being so polite: "You and my brother, what are you doing with such nonsense?"

"Yeah." Fang Mu didn't say any more, and if he continued, he would be hypocritical: "Then I'll go back."

"it is good."

After Fang Mu left Fang Lin's house, he went straight back to the foot of the mountain.

Before he reached the door of the house, Ang Ang rushed out of the house to meet him when he heard footsteps.

This little thing can get close to anyone when he is familiar with it, just like a native dog, loyal and clever.

The door of the room was ajar, they had already had lunch, and Zhao Yan was resting on the bed at this moment.

Fang Mu pushed the door open, and Chaoyan inside was startled and said, "Brother Mu?"

"It's me." Fang Mu closed the door and walked in.

Seeing that it was him, Chaoyan lay back down with peace of mind.

Fang Mu walked to the edge of the bed and sat down, ready to take off his shoes and lie down.

Chaoyan asked him, "How was the question?"

"About two or two." Fang Mu took off his shoes and lay down beside him with his clothes on.

"That's okay." Compared with building a house and paying more than ten taels of money, these two taels of silver are really not expensive.

Fang Mu turned to face him: "According to the days, it's almost time to go out. I just went to the elder brother's house, and asked him to come and help when he is free."

As soon as he said that he was going out to face his face, he was very reluctant. Before this person left, he began to think about it.

She stretched out her arms to hug him, and leaned in front of him: "I don't want you to go."

Fang Mu also wrapped his arms around his back: "Be patient, I won't leave until I agree with Brother Song."

Chao Yan hummed.

The two hugged each other for a while, Fang Mu let go of him: "Show me your hand."

Chaoyan handed him her right hand that had been blistered from using a hatchet.

There is a blister at the mouth of the tiger, but it is very small, and it will disappear in a few days.

But his brother Mu is on the verge of a formidable enemy.

"Does it still hurt?"

Chao Yan said, "You have to ask it every day."

Fang Mu pinched his fingers and said, "Little heartless, who am I for?"

Chaoyan pulled her hand back, put her arms around him again, and got closer: "It doesn't hurt, it's been longer than this one, and it will be gone in two days."

The two of them are so close to each other, their breathing is within easy reach, they are connected with each other, although they have been married for two months, but after all, they get together less and leave more. , often an eye exchange can make the sky thunder.

No, just looking at them, they kissed together.

When Fang Mu can't do anything, he likes to hug him and kiss him stickily.

From the way he kissed himself, Chao Yan could tell whether he wanted it or not.

Once you kiss yourself urgently and fiercely, it is likely to develop into sleep with movement.

Then he wouldn't even think about getting out of bed that day.

But if it's gentle and affectionate, it means Brother Mu didn't mean that.

Fang Mu really didn't dare to do anything, the uncle of the clan would come over to plan wood later, it would not be appropriate for the two of them to roll on the bed when they arrived.

Yan Yan would definitely be angry too.

So Fang Mu could only kiss him to satisfy his greed.

..............

The day of Fang Mu's fourth business trip arrived as scheduled.

It was in the second day of junior high school.

Because the last time everyone was away was too long, Song Sheng took the initiative to extend the rest time.

It's just that thirteen days are too fast in Chao Yan's eyes.

But the good news is that the place where I went to do business is near, and I can come back in less than half a month.

Qiao Song was also happy, he originally thought that he had to give up this business trip, otherwise the bridegroom-to-be was not present when the engagement was made, and that would be inappropriate.

Apparently he also realized the importance of earning money now, otherwise Fu Lang would not be able to support him in the future.

Qiao Song usually delivered news the day before, so the two had a tacit understanding.

The second day is the day of temporary separation.

The greater tacit understanding is that the previous night was a 'hard work' night.

This night Fang Mu will be very hard, as if he has to eat the meat of the second half of the month into his mouth, and once he picks it up, he is reluctant to let it go.

Chaoyan was tossed about half the night by him, and had to get up early in the morning to get him something to eat.

Although Fang Mu was unwilling, Chao Yan still insisted.

Fang Mu can only let him rest at home during the day and try not to work in the fields.

Chao Yan snorted: "You know, why don't you make it less?"

Looking at Chaoyan who was leaning on her waist and scolding herself, Fang Mu touched his nose, although he didn't speak, but that meant making it clear that I would dare next time.

The scolding was scolding, but she still couldn't bear it, Chaoyan made him breakfast, and still insisted on going to see him off.

Fang Mu kissed Fu Lang who was leaning on the door frame at the door: "Then I'm going out."

Chaoyan hummed: "I'll wait for you at home."

He would say this every time he went out, just to let Fang Mu know that there was always someone waiting for him in that dilapidated house at the foot of Changling Mountain.

"I will miss you." Fang Mu kissed his forehead again, and then reluctantly left.

Ang Ang didn't know what he was going to do, so he followed him.

Chaoyan couldn't move, so she could only call it: "Come back Angang."

Ang Ang stopped immediately, looked at this and that with a dog face, not knowing whether to go forward or back, and howled anxiously.

Fang Mu also chased it: "Go back."

Even afraid of drinking, he drove Ang Ang back to Chao Yan.

From a distance away, Fang Mu was holding a lantern and waving to Chao Yan.

Chao Yan also raised his hand and waved.

Only then did Fang Mu leave.

Chaoyan watched him enter the mountain pass before sighing silently. Fortunately, the days of always being separated are coming to an end, otherwise he doesn't know how long he can last. He entered the house, closed the door, lay back to sleep and returned to the cage Sleep.

Uncle Bairi had to come over to work on building the pig house, so he couldn't rest.

.......

Fang Mu met Qiao Song at the old place, and the two were driven by Qiaobo to the county seat in a bullock cart.

Still the same process.

Fang Mu was still thinking about asking Song Sheng to tell him about leaving the team, but it was obviously not the right time to talk about it, he could only bring it up after he came back from the business trip.

Five people drove the bullock cart to the new location with the goods this time.

...........

Because of the relationship between Qiao Song and Fang Mu, Li Huiyuan also traveled to the wasteland more often, and had more frequent contacts with Chao Yan.

Li Huiyuan's parents knew Chaoyan's identity, and since he was engaged, they relaxed their supervision on him, and let him go if they wanted to find Chaoyan on weekdays.

Occasionally, Li Huiyuan would go to help Chaoyan with work, such as helping to move bricks to build a pig house.

The location of the wasteland is perfect, and people can see clearly when they come and go. People in the village will know that the two of them are close.

At the beginning, everyone only thought that the two played well because of the relationship between Qiao Song and Fang Mu.

Li Daqing's family is not Fang Mu's. He lives in the village, and all his relatives and friends are there. Li Huiyuan's engagement to Qiao Song, and Qiao Song's work with Fang Mu are all clear.

The topic was normal at the beginning, but suddenly changed one day.

People in the village don't know Chaoyan's true identity.

A basin of dirty water was just poured on Li Huiyuan and Chao Yan.